OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar
The obituaries in the Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar Areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar's history and identity.
William E. Lemmer
Feb 16, 2022
William “Bill” E. Lemmer, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 13, 1947, in Wausau, son of the late Ralph Sr. and Margaret Lemmer. On August 13, 1977, he was united in marriage to Rita Knauf at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon. She survives.
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Dale L. Romanowski
Feb 15, 2022
Dale L. Romanowski, 71, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.
He was born January 18, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late John and Alice (Hower) Romanowski.
Dale started working for Marathon Electric (now Regal Beloit) at 19 years old, advancing his entire career at the company until retirement.
He...
Jerome "Mego" A. Switlick
Feb 15, 2022
Jerome “Mego” A. Switlick, 58, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 unexpectedly at his home.
He was born April 17, 1963 in Medford, son of Jeanette (Sprenger) Switlick and the late Stanley Switlick.
Mego worked as a truck driver and served his country in the United States Army, Military Police. He restored tractors, enjoyed attending and...
Orville Norman Heinz
Feb 13, 2022
Orville N. Heinz, 84, Wausau, died Sunday February 13, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 17, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late Orville W. and Ruth (Wangard) Heinz. On August 29, 1959, he married JoAnn Shipway at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Orville was a member of the Wisconsin...
Dennis Sylvester Reif
Feb 10, 2022
Dennis Sylvester Reif, 71, of Wausau, passed away on February 10, 2022 – his birthday. He was born in Marshfield, WI, son of the late Joseph and Arlene (Gebelein) Reif. On October 1, 1971 he married the love of his live, Donna (Stueber) Reif. She survives.
He was the proud father of both his children, Amanda Peltier...
Delores A. (Berres) Weiler
Feb 9, 2022
Delores A. Weiler, 80, Athens passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born September 25, 1941, in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Herbert and Ardella (Rucks) Berres. On June 25, 1960, she married Glenn Rodman. They later divorced. She...
Ann K. Stieber
Feb 8, 2022
Ann K. Stieber, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday February 8, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 21, 1934, in Medford, daughter of the late Alex L. and Margaret (Mann) Hana. On April 21, 1956, she married Ralph A. Stieber at the former St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death April 18, 2010....
Albert J. Zayia
Feb 8, 2022
Albert J. Zayia, 62, Three Lakes passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on April 4, 1959, in Chicago, son of Rosalie (Bonnadonna) Zayia, Chicago and the late Robert Zayia. On July 12, 1980, he married Pamela Rugen in Northbrook, IL. She survives.
For...
Michael Rodell Wilhelm
Feb 7, 2022
Michael Rodell Wilhelm, 75, of Wausau, Wisconsin went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Aspirus Hospice House. Michael was born in Miles City, Montana, the son of the late George and the late Margaret (Hazel) Wilhelm. He spent his childhood in Oahu, Hawaii and Mountain View, California. The family moved to Lake Geneva,...
Barbara K. (Feck) Westerdyk
Feb 7, 2022
Barbara K. (Feck) Westerdyk, 64, Wausau passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 7, 2022.
She was born April 22, 1957, in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Arlene (Hawley) Feck. On April 9, 1983, she married Jeffrey “Dutch” Westerdyk at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
Leona S. (Neft) Mayer
Feb 6, 2022
Leona S. Mayer, 97, Wausau, died Sunday February 6, 2022 at her home.
She was born October 16, 1924, in Shooks, Minnesota, daughter of the late Joseph and Opal (Young) Neft. On May 18, 1943, she married Gustave Mayer in Shooks, Minnesota. He preceded her in death February 20, 2003.
Prior to her retirement, Leona...
Otto C. Fitzsimmons
Feb 6, 2022
Otto C. Fitzsimmons, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 23, 1932, in Cadott, son of the late John and Ellen (Seichter) Fitzsimmons. On September 14, 1955, he married Delores Draeger...
Sarah Ann Matsick
Feb 4, 2022
On the evening of February 4th, 2022, Jesus and Michael came to Sarah's bedside, took her hand and said "come home". Sarah passed away from a septic infection due to aspiration that developed into pneumonia. Her work here on this Earth was complete.
Sarah was a precious gift delivered to Michael and Kathleen (Sullivan) Matsick on May...
Geraldine R. (Breit) Schneck
Feb 2, 2022
Geraldine R. Schneck, 94, Wausau, died Wednesday February 2, 2022 at House of Dove Hospice in Marshfield.
She was born November 24, 1927, in Stratford, daughter of the late Hugo and Linda (Schwanz) Breit. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim and her daughter Judy.
At the age of 17 after graduating from...
Barbara M. (Schneider) Kirchhevel
Feb 1, 2022
Barbara M. Kirchhevel, 90, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.
She was born September 16, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late George and Marie Valerie (Thibault) Schneider. She grew up in Newburyport, MA & graduated from Newburyport High School in 1949. She loved baseball &...
Jerry J. Zelenka
Feb 1, 2022
Jerry J. Zelenka, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday February 1, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 25, 1934 in Antigo, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Stieber) Zelenka. On June 9, 1956, he married Mary J. Noskowiak at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, Antigo. She preceded him in death May 28, 2021.
Jerry...
Kevin Joseph Hauptman
Jan 31, 2022
Kevin J. Hauptman, 35, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 7, 1986, in Dallas, Texas, son of Vaclav and Linda (Minyard) Hauptman.
Kevin graduated from the ITT Technical Institute in San Antonio, Texas and earned his degree in Systems Management. Among his favorite pastimes, he...
Oliver N. Schueller
Jan 30, 2022
Oliver N. Schueller, 95, died January 30, 2022 under the care of St. Croix Hospice at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.
He was born September 13, 1926.
Private family services were held.
Florian "Ollie" M. Ahles
Jan 30, 2022
Florian “Ollie” M. Ahles, 89, Colby passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022, while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Waterford of Colby.
He was born June 2, 1932, in Mosinee, son of the late Edward and Dolores (Hauk) Ahles. On June 25, 1955, he married Joyce Schaefer at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. She...
Janet M. (Ziech) Zastrow
Jan 30, 2022
Janet M. Zastrow, 72, Wausau passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 27, 1949, in Wausau, daughter of the late Reinhold and Gladys (Mcgonigal) Ziech. On September 3, 1968, she married Garry Zastrow at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2009....
